Premier League Season Predictions 2025-26

The 2025-26 English Premier League season kicks off on August 15, and Europe’s most popular domestic championship will once again attract attention from around the world.

Although the Premier League is often referred to as the most competitive domestic championship, especially when compared to La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga, only two clubs have won the title in England over the past eight years.

There are many questions ahead of the upcoming season. Especially considering that Tottenham Hotspur, who finished 17th last year, will play in the UEFA Champions League this year, while the legendary Manchester United finished the season in 16th place. With so many unexpected storylines, a season overview makes it clear that this campaign could be one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.

To help you understand what to bet on, we have selected four of the most valuable long-term Premier League bets, which we invite you to take a closer look at.

Arsenal has demonstrated particularly stable play over the past year. Several times, they came very close to the coveted title, but failed to climb to the top of the podium.

Arsenal’s results over the last four years:

Arsenal club has become one of the most stable teams, consistently remaining behind Manchester City, and last year, they failed to capitalize on City’s misfortune.

The 2023-24 season stands out, when Arsenal failed to win the championship even with 89 points. Last year, Liverpool FC was simply too strong, but Arsenal still managed to hold on to second place.

This year, we can expect better play from Manchester City, as last season was a complete disaster. Can Liverpool FC maintain the same form? Defending the title in England is not easy. Chelsea’s performance is intriguing, but the team does not seem ready to maintain stability throughout the season.

Arsenal’s young talents are growing and improving, and the management is working hard to strengthen the squad even further during the summer.

Now that the club is ready to compete for titles with the strongest teams in Europe, we can expect even better performances from Arsenal.

During the summer, the club made three particularly impressive signings: Martin Zubimendi was acquired for €70 million, Viktor Gyokeres arrived for €65.8 million, and Noni Madueke was signed for €56 million. Unlike in previous seasons, Arsenal will have a broader squad this year, which should help maintain stability. If not the championship title, then at least second place is definitely within reach for the Arsenal.

Manchester United experienced tragedy last season. They finished 16th in the Premier League and lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final. A victory would have allowed them to compete in the UEFA Champions League, but the defeat means that United will only play in the domestic league this year.

There has been talk of United’s return to the top for several years now, but it seems that this year is the best time for it. The main reason is that there is no European competition. United will be able to focus solely on domestic battles, which is a big advantage not only against the strongest teams in the league but also against weaker teams, who will find it difficult to stay in the top six.

Newcastle United, who finished fifth, will play in the UEFA Champions League, while Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest will play in the UEFA Europa League. These are teams against whom United can certainly prove their superiority.

United continues to throw money around and search for a savior who will bring the team back to the top. In the summer, 22-year-old Benjamin Šeško was acquired for €76.5 million. Bryan Mbeumo arrived from Brentford for €75 million and Matheus Cunha from Wolves for €74.2 million – both players have played in the Premier League, so they can be expected to settle in quickly with their new team.

For those looking for a higher odds bet, it is worth choosing that United will finish in the top five. From last year’s top five, the Manchester club is certainly capable of pushing out Newcastle United or Chelsea, who are facing battles in the UEFA Champions League.

The top six is a safer bet – it is unlikely that Aston Villa, Nottingham, Brighton, or Tottenham will perform better than a talented United side playing only in the Premier League.

Last season was the worst in many years for City, which allowed some to forget that one of the world’s best strikers plays in the English Premier League.

The 25-year-old Haaland is heading towards the peak of his career, and bringing the team back to the top after such a season should be one of the striker’s main motivations. Last season, the Norwegian still managed to score 22 goals, but Alexander Isak (23) and Mohamed Salah (29), who had an amazing season, were more prolific.

Two years ago, E. Haaland was the clear leader of the Premier League. In 2023-24, the Norwegian scored 27 goals, with C. Palmer in second place with 22. In 2022-23, E. Haaland was even more prolific, scoring 36 goals, with Harry Kane in second place with 30 goals.

Although City lost Kevin De Bruyne, the Belgian did not play much last season and was not in his best form. It seems that it was time to turn a new page, and it would not be surprising to see City bounce back this year.

The team continues to be coached by Pep Guardiola, whose system remains clear and consistent. One of City’s key leaders is E. Haaland, who will be the main attacking force in every game. We can only hope that the goal-scoring machine will run smoothly and without any major disruptions.

In the summer, City strengthened its squad with several targeted signings, and the team has enough potential to play attractive, effective, and winning football even without De Bruyne. Haaland remains the brightest star in the league, and we should see that again this season.

After Tottenham’s tragic season last year, the London club is expected to rise strongly this year. Still, it should be noted that it faces not only a difficult road in the English Premier League but also competition in the UEFA Champions League.

In the summer, long-time player Heung-min Son left the club. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg also departed. Mohammed Kudus was acquired from West Ham for €63.8 million, and Mathys Tel, who played for the team last year, was also acquired.

Playing in both the UEFA Champions League and the Premier League is no easy task, and only teams with particularly deep or talented squads usually manage to stay at the top.

City, Liverpool, and Arsenal stand out. Last season, Tottenham saved themselves by winning the UEFA Europa League, but that doesn’t mean they’ll have an easier ride this year. Competition in the domestic league is not letting up, and they will also have to contend with a busy schedule in Europe.

In this case, Aston Villa has the advantage of playing in the weaker UEFA Europa League. Aston Villa has shown stability in recent years, which can be expected this year as well:

Aston Villa has finished above Tottenham for the last three years. Interestingly, whenever Tottenham participates in European competitions, its position in the Premier League declines.

In the 2022–23 season, while playing in the UEFA Champions League, they slipped from 4th to 8th place. The following season, without playing in Europe, they rose to 5th place. And last year, while participating in the new format of the UEFA Europa League, they finished 17th in England.

Tottenham has nowhere to fall – it is difficult to imagine another season as tragic as this one, but Aston Villa has everything it needs to not only defend its sixth place finish last year, but also fight for a spot in the top five. The club retained its core players in the summer and signed Evan Guessand for €30 million to strengthen its attack.

The Premier League is undoubtedly the leading football competition worldwide. So, you’ll not be surprised to discover that online bookmakers offer deep and diverse EPL betting markets.

From match results and over/under to correct score and top goalscorer, here are the most popular Premier League Betting Markets.

A match result is the most straightforward EPL market that you can select. All you need to do is to pick either the winner or loser of the match. You can also decide to choose a draw.

Match results are simply the outcomes of the EPL games. They can be home wins, away wins, or draws.

When you’re betting on match results, you need to have some statistics in mind. Use top-rated stats platforms to find the information you need. For this market, you can look at stats like:

In the EPL, most teams win at home, especially those in good form. Also, draws are common, especially when a top side is playing a mid-table team or those at the tail of the EPL league table.

The over/under market includes the total number of times an event will occur during a game. In the EPL, this event can be a goal, a corner, a card, a foul, etc. Many top-rated bookies currently offer this market.

Bookmakers allocate the lowest and highest number to an EPL game, and punters can place bets on whether there’ll be fewer (under) or more (over) than that number. Read our in-depth analysis on over/under 2.5 goals betting strategy.

The bookmaker’s lowest and highest number will never be a whole digit. That guarantees the outcome will be either under or over. There can’t be half a corner or goal in a football match.

So, for example, if there is a game where a bookmaker is offering the market under or over 10.5 corners, there must be a total of 11 or more corners for your over bet to win.

Your bet will be lost if the number of corners awarded is ten and below. If you place an under bet, you earn a profit if there are nine corners and below. You’ll lose if the total is 11 or more.

Statistics are also available for this market. Look for goal-scoring information about the two competing teams. Many stats platforms offer over and under comparisons. Also, you should look for card and corner stats.

Many English Premier League games end with at least one goal. So research the goal-scoring statistics of your teams, including clean sheets, before you can make your bet.

A correct score bet is one that allows you to forecast an EPL game’s final score. This will be the result after 90 minutes. There could be extra time and penalties in some games, especially cup ties or matches where the winner must be determined.

Many top-rated bookmakers often offer attractive odds on correct scores. But making a prediction of this outcome isn’t easy. Two versions of the correct score are available, which include:

You need to access some valuable statistics to boost your chances of winning a correct score bet. Look at goals scored, average total, clean sheets, goals conceded, expected goals, and failed to score.

The exact score is difficult to predict in the EPL. But on average, most teams score two goals. Better sides manage to score between three and four goals. So research the two sides in your favourite game to determine what the underdog and the favourite can score.

With this simple bet, all you have to do is pick a team that will be the overall winner. It’s possible to place your bet at the start or when the race to the title gets serious. 

To make an informed bet, look for competition stats such as form, home and away performance, players signed and injuries. It’s advisable to place your bet after at least ten games.

With a minimum of ten games, you can be able to get the right statistics to increase your chances of placing an informed to-win-outright bet.

Pick a team that starts with 100% win across the first ten games. Or the one with the least defeats. Take into account things like expected goals, shots on target, shots per game, and goals per game. With these stats, you can know if a team can score goals and continue winning games.

The 2025–26 Premier League season promises to be one of the most unpredictable campaigns in recent years. Arsenal’s consistency and summer reinforcements make them a safe bet for another top-two finish. At the same time, Manchester United’s absence from European competitions gives them a genuine chance to climb back into the top six.

Erling Haaland, still the most dangerous striker in England, is primed to reclaim the Premier League Golden Boot, and Aston Villa’s stability suggests they may once again outpace a Tottenham side burdened by Champions League commitments.

For bettors, success will come from focusing on form, transfers, and schedules rather than reputation, as the EPL always delivers surprises.